HARPLEY PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the Parish Council meeting held, after due notice, on Thursday 15th July 2010, at 7.30 pm in the Village Hall.

141/10 Present: T. Richards (Vice Chairman), Parish Councillors A. Reid, J. Pocklington, B. Chandler, P. Mortlock, L. Moss, K. Beckham and 5 members of the public.

142/10 Apologies: A. Case (Chairman),

143/10 To receive declarations of interest from members in any item to be discussedNone

144/10 Minutes of the Parish Council meeting held on Thursday 17th June 2010 were confirmed as being a true record of the proceedings and signed accordingly.

145/10 Visit by Debbie Pepper, Access4Life Project Officer, Norfolk Rural Community Council. Debbie explained that a survey will be sent out to all village residents around September time asking what problems they have in accessing facilities such as shops, etc. They work with deprived communities on schemes such as transport links, creation of footpaths, etc.

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Matters arising from those minutes.Speed Watch / Traffic Hazard to School Children John Walker advised the vetting forms for the two new volunteers had been sent off, he anticipated it will be autumn before Speed Watch commences.SNAP Meetings Tim Richards attended the last SNAP meeting. Only five Parishes were represented at the meeting, which mainly focused on coastal issues, though the Chairman did try to involve the smaller inland villages. Tim felt there was little purpose in a attending future meetings, but we should receive their minutes on a regular basis and if there is a common problem we can liaise with them and attend any relevant meetings. 20 mph speed limits in villages were discussed. Applications cannot be dealt with as a ‘blanket’ application for several villages. Each application has to be treated separately, each costing a minimum of £5,000 for the initial paperwork/legal fees, often resulting a total costs in excess of £20,000. Norfolk Constabulary now has a web site that is open to everyone, password free. It is www.norfolk.police.uk. Type in Harpley in the search button and it will show any matters relating to Harpley.Brickyard Lane Wildlife AreaNothing to report.Village MaintenanceThe Clerk reported that one ‘Handyman’ (John Louch) had volunteered his services to carry out the odd repair job within the village. He has already replaced the missing timber from the bus shelter at the bottom of Nethergate Street.John proposed fitting ‘L’ shaped benches in the A148 bus shelters, using recycled timber. Archie Reid to liaise with him.John felt that the bench at the bottom of Nethergate Street was beyond repair. The seat was donated in memory of Miss Allen in 1984. Peter Mortlock will look at the costs of replacing the bench v. professional repair. Regarding the steep drop Brickyard Lane – Clerk to remind Adam Case.Back Street Pond & Open Water Risk AssessmentThere are no TPO’s at the pond and tree surgery will take place some time before

dredging works commence after Harvest, probably early September 2010.Rose & CrownDiscussed under Planning Matters.

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CiLCA trainingAwaiting results. New forms have been circulated to all Councillors to be approved for inclusion at next meeting.Road Sweeping Church LaneNo reply. Clerk to chase again.School – Community CohesionArticle in ‘What’s On’ encouraging Community Cohesion.

155/10 Report from County/Borough Councillor M. Chenery of HorsbrughNone

156/10 Questions from Members of the public. None

157/10 Correspondence receivedGt Massingham Area Community Car Scheme / East Rudham Parish Council – time for new committee – looking for volunteers

Barclays – all formalities are complete for new Mandate, now up and running

Norfolk Constabulary – existing Superintendent may be placed by Chief Inspector

158/10 Planning MattersPlanning Applications Ref. 10/01120/CA and 10/01119/FThe Rose and Crown, Nethergate StreetErection of Two Dwellings, Alteration to Car Park and Access, Demolition of Outbuildings.Mr Garry Bolton, a Partner of Hobden Oppenlander Partnership attended the meeting. His Company has purchased the pub and wish to build two houses on the pub garden. After a lengthy question and answers session, the Councillors unanimously voted to oppose the planning application. A detailed letter of opposition will be sent to the Planning Department of KLWNBC but main reasons were: -The garden is under the adopted plans of KLWNBC, which stated it should not be developed on; also it should be considered as ‘garden grabbing’, which should be prevented. The pub, to be sold on to a local consortium, would lose the garden, plus a third of its car park, only twelve spaces remaining, and would therefore have difficulty in being run as a viable business, possibly leading to an application for change of use if it fails. The lack of parking would cause further congestion in Nethergate Street.

Copy letter from resident to KLWNBC re. The Cottage, Nethergate Street.

Notification of Property Address changes:-a) formerly Rosedene to Wren Cottage, Church Laneb) Red House, Nethergate Street

159/10 Papers to be TabledKLWNBC Licensing Act 2003 Statement of Licensing Policy Review – attached draft policy

Information Commissioner’s Office – Confirmation of Entry in the Register

King’s Lynn Festival 18-31 July

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Norfolk Rural Community Council - ‘Where can I get to’ – information on transport services

Clerks & Councils Direct

Norfolk RCC – Signpost newsletter160/10 Invitations to Meetings

KLWNBC – Training event hosted by Planning Service 10 September 2010

Norfolk County Council – development of a power and recycling centre at The Willows, Saddlebow, south of King’s Lynn. – Meeting 22 July 2010

161/10 Finance As attached. ALL AGREED for paymentPeter Mortlock to look at Toner costs.Letter from Victim Support asking Parish Council to consider making a contribution.No contribution to be made.

162/10 Matters for inclusion on the Agenda for the next meeting.Approval of new forms

163/10 Date of next meetingThe Parish Council Meeting will take place on Thursday 16th September 2010 7.30pm at the village hall.There being no further matters for discussion, the Vice Chairman thanked all present for attending and declared the meeting closed at 20.50hrs.

VILLAGE WEB-SITE www. harpley.net

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